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Clinical Medical Assistant Limited Xray - OrthoFull-Time (47824) - Physician Practices Chattanooga, TN Medical Assistant Limited Xray Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5Job Summary: A certified healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The medical assistant assists in the delivery of health care for patients per their scope of practice, in the ambulatory areas of Erlanger. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State guidelines and are trained and assigned to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.Education: Required: High School diploma/equivalent. For Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited or governed medical assistant program OR military equivalent training OR one year of clinical medical assistant experience within the last 5 years. For Limited Xray Tech: Completion of required accredited radiology courses culminating in eligibility for licensure as a Rad Tech Limited Xray in state where services are provided. Preferred: Previous Medical Assistant/Limited Xray Tech experience Phlebotomy skillsPosition Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Limited X-ray Licensure in state where practicing. Preferred: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification For Medical Assistants who work in areas with DNV Advanced Specific Disease Certification requirements:Ortho: 4 hours education annuallyStroke: 1 hours education annuallySpine: 2 hours education annuallyDepartment Position Summary: The employee must be able to: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in physician practice. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include:Checking schedules and organizing patient flowAccompanying patients to exam/procedure roomAssisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, collecting patient historyPerforming screenings per provider guidelineAssisting providers/nurses with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls and providing pertinent informationFulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include:Sending/receiving patient medical recordsObtaining lab/xray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.Completing forms/requisitions as neededScheduling appointmentsVerifying insurance coverage and patient demographicsManaging and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriatelyReviewing in-basket messagesFulfill environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include:Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocolsCleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, equipment between patient visits to maintain infection controlRunning quality controls on equipment as required and documenting/record keepingMaintaining logs: Refrigerator Sample log Quality control logsOrdering, sorting, stocking suppliesRestocking exam/procedure rooms as neededFulfill organizational responsibilities as assigned including:Respecting/promoting patient rightsResponding appropriately to emergency codesSharing problems relating to patient and/or staff with immediate supervisorFulfill medical assisting responsibilities according to State guidelines/regulations which may include:Aseptic techniqueSterilizationInstrument wrapping/autoclavingVital signsPreparation for physical examClinical pharmacologyDrug administration PO InjectionPrescription verification with physician orderMinor surgery assists including surgical tray set-upPre/post-surgical careApplying dressings/suture removalBiohazard waste disposal/monitoringTherapeutic modalitiesInstructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, home careLaboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelinesQuality control methodsCLIA waived testingCapillary punctures/venipuncturesSpecimen handling- urine, throat, vaginal, stool, sputumElectrocardiography
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chattanooga, TN, 37402, US
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